Division for the Visually Impaired / Division for the Visually Impaired / DHSS

This Council, mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is comprised of advocates, consumers, government representatives and the business community from all corners of the state. The VRAC serves as a liaison between the state agency for the blind, The Division for the Visually Impaired, and their consumers, those individuals who are blind or visually impaired in the state of Delaware.

The SRC's purpose is to provide businesses and consumers a real voice in the dialogue at the State regarding Vocational Rehabilitation programs and how to make those services a more effective tool to enable people with disabilities to achieve their employment goals.

Enforce active project management, review progress of current projects, and make recommendations.
Develop technical standards, guidelines, and architectures as required for state technology projects.
Identify opportunities to leverage expertise in areas of IT by partnering with private sector entities.

Division for the Visually Impaired / Division for the Visually Impaired / DHSS

The purpose of the Independent Living Advisory Committee is to provide guidance in the development and expansion of the Independent Living Services program on a statewide basis to DVI, as well as to the State Independent Living Council (SILC), through DVI. The committee is appointed by the Director of DVI. This Council meets on a quarterly basis.

The Professional Development and Associated Compensation Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Professional Standards Board concerning professional development opportunities for educators and proposed compensation under the knowledge and skills section of 14 Del. C. 1305.

Regular monthly meeting of the Tax Appeal Board, which was created by the Delaware General Assembly for the primary purpose of hearing taxpayer appeals to decisions coming from the Director of Revenue's office.